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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * 00:00:00 PowerPivot, Myers-Briggs  * 00:11:45 WWE's Iron Man, injuries; NJPW WK12 attendance update  * 01:03:28 Mookie crashes his car, Brandon runs over a porcupine  * 01:12:45 WWF 1984-1990 gross income; WWE Live Events business; Biggest stories of the year; Year-end awards Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radi

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * 00:00:00 Vince McMahon sells 4% of WWE shares for investments in football; XFL trademarks * 00:54:45 Former WWE BOD Bob Bowman left MLBAM over alleged misconduct * 01:05:36 Ring of Honor attendance records (Lavie Margolin article) * 01:22:38 Club WWN subscription service introduced, Update on exhibits in WWN/FloSports lawsuit * 01:36:01 Matt Hardy vs. Bray Wyatt added to 205 Live house shows * 01:42:23 Happy Rusev Day shirts sell out of stock on WWEShop * 01:46:39 Women’s Royal Rumble * 01:54:06 Predictions for 2018 Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com Dedicated Wrestlenomic

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: -Vince McMahon forming Alpha Entertainment (UR Football League) -Buff Bagwell/Raven lawsuit update -WWE Mixed Match Challenge debuting live on Facebook, January 16 -How would the end of net neutrality affect pro wrestling? -Disney purchases 21st Century Fox -NXT viewership on USA Network -Mark Cuban on NJPW on AXS -The biggest Wrestlenomics stories 2017 -JPMorgan WWE stock analysis Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertisi

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: -WWE in New Delhi, HHH beats Jinder Mahal -WWE in Abu Dhabi -Buff Bagwell & Raven (Scott Levy) WWE Network royalties lawsuit dropped -205 Live house shows announced -NXT airing on USA Network as part of WWE week -WWE stadium PPV in Australia? -Review of WWE CFO George Barrios' talk at the UBS media conference This week’s episode is brought to you by SeatGeek! Make your ticket buying experience easier than ever by downloading the SeatGeek app and entering the promo code WE for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase. Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: h

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) discuss the week's topics in wrestling business news: -WWN's iPPV buys from 2015 and 2016 -FloSlam officially done -Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame results -NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 attendance update -Broken/Woken Matt Hardy IP coming to WWE -WWE surveys fans on celebrities -John Cena sued by Ford Motors for selling car -Cody Rhodes & Young Bucks search for 10,000-seat venue -WWE Studios changes vision Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) talk WWE TV rights negotiations and how UFC’s current negotiations have an effect, WWE cutting from 16 to 14 PPVs in 2018, NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 news. Plus an update on WWE’s ongoing legal proceedings and a look into how often wrestlers who are released from the company comeback. This week’s episode is brought to you by SeatGeek! Make your ticket buying experience easier than ever by downloading the SeatGeek app and entering the promo code WE for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase. As a special bonus appended to this episode, we had an impromptu talk about Brandon’s life in independent wrestling! Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Dedicated Wr

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) discuss recent events in wrestling news, including: WWE in India, NXT vs. ROH in San Antonio, James Ellsworth, NJPW's revenue for the year, Wrestle Kingdom 12 possibly coming to PPV, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens sent home from European tour, Zayn vs. Roman Reigns as an attendance draw, WWE legal update, the NWA title and more! Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsA

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) discuss who they voted for in this year Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame balloting. Includes discussion on candidates like AJ Styles, CM Punk, Junkyard Dog, Edge, Randy Orton, Jun Akiyama, CIMA, Hayabusa, Sgt. Slaughter, Cien Caras, Blue Panther, Villano III, Los Misioneros de la Muerte, Jimmy Hart, Gary Hart and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

00:00:00 Banter: Amazon Alexa, curling 00:09:54 New Japan: Jericho vs. Omega, Switchblade, US date announced 00:48:20 AJPW/NJPW/DDT attendance 00:57:05 WWE releases Emma, Summer Rae, Darren Young, Leo Gao and Sawyer Fulton 01:26:04 Audio from our YouTube show: WWE popularity, Google Trends, average attendance, How WWE can prevent another stock price crash YouTube link: https://youtu.be/WAF1oSjAEVM Get early access to our Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame discussion via our Patreon page: patreon.com/wrestlenomics Patreon supporters also get to see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) review and analyze the latest WWE quarterly financial report. Video version of this podcast with looks at graphs and documents is available for patrons at patreon.com/wrestlenomics Find Brandon's written report on the Q3 results at Fightful.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) talk all these topics: 00:05:08 WWE wellness policy, Triple H’s nutritionist 00:48:43 Neville, Nia Jax, Jimmy Jacobs 01:12:45 Illnesses take Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt off TLC, Kurt Angle and AJ Styles on 01:36:35 Intelligence test answer: Mookie reveals how many performers worked for WWF in 1998 01:48:52 Powerbomb.tv and Smart Mark Video partner up; FloSlam update 01:56:25 New Japan news: Power Stuggle advance sell out, “big annoucement” coming 2:00:35 New WWE TV show pitches: reality shows, WWE UK. Status of Progress and ICW. 2:16:01 New BJW OTT service, ROH hinting at OTT service 02:20:16 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame voting records 02:32:35 WWE business thoughts ahead of this Thursday's quarterly report Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) talk all these topics: 00:00:00 Neville walks out, Jimmy Jacobs fired, Young Bucks 00:38:24 Global Wrestling Network launch 00:53:04 The uncertain future of Lucha Underground 01:10:50 Wrestle Kingdom ticket sales, Kidani moves to BOD 01:15:42 LeakyGabe 01:24:42 Bluray version of WWE home video releases canceled 01:36:54 Tian Bing WWE China research, upcoming international tour 01:48:26 - 02:53:51 MLW follow up, Pro Wrestling HOF under investigation, Conor McGregor, Lesnar vs. Jinder, WWE legal update, FITE TV app, Stephanie McMahon, feedback from our episode with Dave Lagana, Sam Greco, What’s a statistically significant difference?, the trials and tribulations of being a wrestlemetrician Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest

David Lagana (@Lagana) joins Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) for a discussion about the relaunch of the National Wrestling Alliance and how media is used in the modern wrestling industry. Lagana is a business partner to Billy Corgan who recently purchased the NWA, effective October 1. Lagana worked previously as a writer and producer for WWE (2002-2008), Ring of Honor (2009-2011) and TNA (2011-2016). Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redc

Co-hosts Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) discuss all of these topics in pro wrestling business as only they can! 00:03:25 WWE sends Young Bucks cease and desist 00:35:10 Is WWE attendance really down? 01:03:50 Were big matches at No Mercy an attempt to pop Network subs? 01:21:08 PWG ticket prices 01:29:21 Legal update: WWE again resisting subpoena, Bagwell/Raven royalties, Titus O’Neil 01:59:46 WWN email leak, WWE’s investment in FloSports 02:28:30 MLW live event Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: http

00:02:35 WWN/FloSlam lawsuit 01:18:32 WWE Network survey 02:47:40 Jinder Mahal promo Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) lead off looking at the WWN/FloSlam dramamania. It’s a perfect storm of Wrestlenomics interests: lawsuits, OTT services, indie wrestling, new revenue models! The WWE Network put out a survey testing out various new features that might be included in a future premium tier of the service. Chris and Brandon detail and speculate on every aspect the survey tests. Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising I

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) consider how true the in-character comments of Roman Reigns and Vince McMahon were on this past week’s RAW and SmackDown, respectively. Is Reigns really selling tickets better than John Cena? Are ticket sales “great” as Reigns said? Is revenue “sky high”? Could WWE make it as a business without Cena? Has Vince McMahon really never lost a lawsuit? Is he really a billionaire? Would Kevin Owens go bankrupt trying to sue WWE? Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://re

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) discuss the drama surrounding Jeff Jarrett’s departure from GFW and potential consequences. Mookie gives an honest review of Chris Jericho’s new book, providing the blurb, “Insatiably disgusting!” How did AAA’s TripleMania do on Twitch? Kavita Devi gained mainstream media attention in India for her match at the Mae Young Classic. Ring of Honor COO Joe Koff is making the interview rounds, and Chris and Brandon discuss some of his comments and ROH’s relationship with NJPW. Baron Corbin’s reported argument with WWE medical director Dr. Joseph Maroon. The business of Mayweather-McGregor. Lucha Underground contracts. And more! Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gm

Chris Harrington and Brandon Howard talk all about New Japan business as well as other Japanese promotions with NJPW expert and reddit.com/r/NJPW moderator @EvanDeadlySinsW! We look at everything from Tanahashi's importance on 2017's G1 to whether the company is capping out, fundamentals of US expansion, Young Lions, how other Japanese companies are performing, revenue estimates and wrestler salaries and lots more. Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wres

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) discuss the week in pro wrestling business! WWE put out a new survey. GFW says they're starting an OTT service. A quick look at freshly-collected Google Trends on he entire WWE main roster. Chris and Brandon find some interesting results in a recent census of Wreddit. They weigh-in with their PPV buy predictions for the Mayweather-McGregor fight. WWE lawyer C. Scott Amann is revealed to be of no relation to WWE doctor Chris Amann. Japanese ELO ratings for 1999-2017. A lawsuit over Ring of Honor title belts. Plus the latest on the Buff Bagwell/Raven royalty lawsuit. Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at http://wrestlenomics.com and http://indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at http://fightful.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Dedicated Wrestlenomics

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) breaks down new details about the lawsuit between CM Punk and Dr. Chris Amann. Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) talks NJPW G1 Climax attendance and gates. WWE announced it's returning to Brooklyn again next year for Summerslam. Decoding Triple H's NXT conference calls. Has WWE's talent philosophy changed in the last few years? What's the final word on NJPW G1 Climax attendance? More turnover at FloSlam. The latest on Shane McMahon's media company. And more! Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inqui